Kuttawa High School 1940 Fulks helped modernize the game’s style of play with his skill and finesse more than any player before him. His refinement of the one-handed shot into a jump shot gave him legendary status. He played at Kuttawa his senior year when he led the Lions to the Sweet 16. He … [Read more...] about Joe Fulks
Cuba High School 1952 Crittenden was a crowd-pleaser at the 1951 and ’52 state tournaments. Named All-Tournament and All-State in both seasons, he helped Cuba win the state title in 1952. He went on to play at Murray State. … [Read more...] about Howard Crittenden
Clark County High School 1952 Puckett was the last of seven brothers who played for Clark County. He led Clark County to the 1951 state championship. He was a three-time All-State honoree. Puckett was also named to the All-Tournament teams following the 1950, ’51 and ’52 state tournaments. He … [Read more...] about Linville Puckett
Hazard High School 1955 Cox led Hazard to the 1955 state championship, scoring 127 points in the tournament and earning All-Tournament honors. Cox was All-State and Mr. Basketball in 1955, earning a scholarship to Kentucky. He was a member of the “Fiddlin’ Five” national championship team. … [Read more...] about Johnny Cox
Lexington Lafayette High School 1957 Lickert led Lafayette to the state championship in 1957, scoring 26 points in the championship game. He was named All-State in 1956 and ’57 and was named Mr. Basketball in ’57. He played with Cox at UK. … [Read more...] about Billy Ray Lickert
Ashlan High School 1962 Conley helped Ashland win the 1961 state championship and a runner-up finish in ’62. He was All-State in 1961 and ’62 and played at Kentucky on the 1966 national championship team. … [Read more...] about Larry Conley
Breckinridge County High School 1965 Beard led the Fighting Bearcats to consecutive title games in 1964 and ’65, helping the team win it all in ’65. He was twice named All-State and was named Mr. Basketball in 1965. He played at the University of Louisville alongside Wes Unseld. He was a highly … [Read more...] about Alfred “Butch” Beard
Shelby County High School 1966 Casey was a high school All-American in 1966 when he led the Rockets to the state title and was named Mr. Basketball. He was named All-State twice and went on to star at Kentucky. … [Read more...] about Mike Casey
